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He has it bookmarked, and refers to it during his own process as a reminder not to get carried away with fancy gimmicks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Molyneux has previously come under fire from fans and critics alike for overstating game features and getting carried away with ideas.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

"If you look back at the last five games we've played, they are still three-two up against us, so we won't get carried away with the result, but the beer tastes a little better."

From Barron's Nov. 22, 2025

“They sure got carried away with it,” she said, pointing across the street to an apartment building with about two dozen green bins on its front curb.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2025

She was carried away with the sound of her voice, her mother diagnosed.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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